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- The University of Alaska Geophysical Institute conducts research in
atmospheric science, ice, snow, remote sensing, seismology, space physics,
aeronomy, tectonics, sedimentation, and volcanology.
The mission of the institute is to understand basic geophysical processes
governing the planet Earth, especially as they occur in or are relevant to
Alaska; train graduates and undergraduates to play leading scientific roles in
tomorrow's society; solve applied geophysical problems and developing related
technologies of importance to the state and the nation; and satisfy the
intellectual and technological needs of fellow Alaskans through public service.
Website: "http://www.gi.alaska.edu/"
[Summary provided by the University of Alaska.]
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